Youths at the Serrekunda Market say they have arrested a notorious pickpocketer this morning while attempting to steal a smart cellular phone from a customer at a fashion shop.
The alleged criminal believe to be in his 20s takes advantage of the crowded and dim conditions of the area.
Biram Mbye,the proprietor of the shop told this medium that successful exposure of the criminal is part of an intensified campaign to address criminality in Serrekunda Market during new year shoppings.
He disclosed that the youths were assigned to surveillance the shops as part of their anti-pickpocket operation at the market
“While he was trying to steal smartphone of a boy ,we immediately apprehended him.ouths were able to recover from the suspect’s possession another smartphone while sacking his bag .
Mr Mbye said they were able to retrieve 15 different kinds and brands of cellphones from the culprit and when traced turned out to be owned by people from different places
The Gambia Police Force created an operation squad during Christmas and New Year activities particularly aimed at crime prevention and solution to ensure public safety and security but that never prevented criminals.
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